AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S.-Iran Diplomacy: Vice President JD Vance says Washington has made “some” progress in Iran talks, but warns Tehran must prove it can deliver longer-term changes; Iran’s parliament speaker also lashes out at “theater diplomacy,” as Trump pushes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Hormuz & Regional Security: Iran reiterates the strait stays closed unless U.S. demands are met, while shipping remains under threat and oil prices stay jumpy on renewed attacks. West Bank: A UN official calls Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank an emergency, warning it is reshaping facts on the ground and undermining a fragile peace process. Lebanon Rights Shift: Lebanon abolishes the death penalty after a historic parliament vote, marking a major human-rights milestone. Philippines Local Politics: Marcos won’t yet weigh in on extending barangay and SK terms to five years, citing the need to review the bill’s rationale and timing. Markets & Credit: Fitch affirms India’s BBB- rating, citing robust growth but flagging energy-shock risks and youth unemployment pressures. Energy Resilience: Fiji seeks fuel-security cooperation with Malaysia’s PETRONAS to build storage and reduce vulnerability to Middle East shipping disruptions.
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